| Kelly A. Caudill, Executive Director |
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Elizabeth Moore, Executive Assistant |
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| For Information Contact: |
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77 South High Street - 16th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
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Phone: (614) 644-7032
Fax: (614) 752-2539
(Do not use FAX for applications) |
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Web address: www.chirobd.ohio.gov |
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E-Mail: oscb.chirobd@chr.state.oh.us |
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| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; M - F |
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Time Zone: Eastern |
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| Criminal Background Check: Yes |
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Require Fingerprinting: Yes (fee varies) |
| Exam Fee: $ 250 - Non-refundable |
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Renewal Fee: $ 500 |
| Term: Biennial, Renew by April 1st of even-numbered years |
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Initial License Fee: Included in exam fee |
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| Students: May not sit for board exams prior to graduating |
| Preceptor/Intern/Extern Program: Yes |
| Require supervised practice prior to full licensure: n/a |
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| License(s) Required for Practice: Chiropractic |
| Optional Certification: Acupuncture |
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| CONTINUING EDUCATION: Accepts PACE |
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Requirements: 36 hours per biennium, of which 1.5 must be on the topic of ethics and/or professionalism. See Board's website for details.
Distance Credits Allowed: In-State licensees may earn up to 12 per biennium; Out of state licensees may earn up to 36. See Board's website for complete rules on distance credit.
Program Criteria: Contact Board
Board accepts the uniform continuing education form: No
Board requires sexual boundaries training: No
Board requires AIDS awareness / risk prevention training: No
Other special areas of specific CE training required: 1.5 hours ethics and/or professionalism
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| CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT: Contact board |
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| EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY STATE: Jurisprudence exam given online as of 1/1/2012 |
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| NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS: |
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If applicant graduated on or after January 1, 1970 but before January 1, 1989 applicant must have Part I, Part II and Physiotherapy.
If applicant graduated on or after January 1, 1989 but before January 1, 2002 applicant must have Part I, Part II, Part III and Physiotherapy.
If applicant graduated on or after January 1, 2002 applicant must have Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV and Physiotherapy.
All applicants will be required to pass a Jurisprudence examination.
Acupuncture: Required for Acupuncture Certificate only. |
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NBCE SPEC: |
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Reciprocity/Endorsement: Can use now |
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Disciplinary Cases: Can use now |
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Reinstatement of Lapsed License: Can use now |
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Impairment Review: Can use now |
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| PHYSIOTHERAPY: Termed Rehabilitative Procedures |
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Certification: Included in chiropractic license
Additional Education: Must have NBCE PT exam.
Additional Examination: *
Additional Fee: None
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| EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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Min. # years pre-professional education required for licensure: Graduates of chiropractic college on or after 6/30/2010 must possess a bachelor, masters or doctorate degree. |
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Accreditation for Chiropractic Programs/Institutions: Accredited school or college approved by the Ohio board. Board gives final approval of colleges regardless of status. |
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN COLLEGES: Must be graduate of a Board approved college. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College currently accepted. Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, Institut Francais De Chiropratique, School of Chiropractic Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, and MacQuarie University are not approved by the Board. |
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SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
(Contact State for precise definition by state law)
The practice of chiropractic is the utilization of the relationship between the musculoskeletal structures of the body, the spinal column and the nervous system, in the restoration and maintenance of health, in connection with which patient care is conducted with due regard for first aid, hygienic, nutritional, and rehabilitative procedures and the specific vertebral adjustment and manipulation of the articulations and adjacent tissues of the body. The use of X-ray for diagnostic purposes is permitted. The use of acceptable clinical and laboratory diagnostic procedures is permitted. |
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| OTHER REFERENCE INFORMATION: |
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Board regulates specialty council certification: Credentials must be true and accurately disclosed in a non-misleading way.
Board permits or authorizes travel-to-treat requirements: Yes
Board permits or authorizes telemedicine practices: No
Licensees required to carry malpractice insurance: No
Additionally legally accepted terms for chiropractor (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Chiropractic Physician
Peer Review: Board does not conduct peer review
Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistants: Unlicensed supportive personnel rule applies to chiropractic assistants.
Chiropractors defined as Primary Care Physicians: Chiropractic Physicians are considered primary care physicians by the Board. |
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BOARD MEMBERS / TERMS:
Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions. |
| Ronald J. Farabaugh, D.C., President, Westerville 43081 Exp. 11/2013 |
| Gregory P. Palkowski, D.C., Vice President, Beavercreek 45432 Exp. 11/2014 |
| Norman J. Gloekler, D.C., 4239 Lake Ave, Ashtabula 44004 Exp. 11/2014 |
| Brian S. Wilson, D.C., Wintersville 43952 Exp. 11/2015 |
| John P. Kennedy, Esq., Public Member, Columbus Exp. 11/2013 |
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| Note: Please send all correspondence through the Board office |
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| STATISTICAL INFORMATION: Total # of Licensees as of 12/31/2012: 2,440 |
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Of these licensees, there are:
Active licenses: 2,440
Inactive licenses: *
New licenses: 53
Resident licenses: 2,313
Non-Resident licenses: 127
*Information not provided |
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 Updated 1/10/2013
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